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fromTheartnewspaper
1 month ago

Historic condom exhibit at Rijksmuseum sparks protest

Christian groups protest a Rijksmuseum exhibit featuring an 1830 condom, calling it sacrilegious, while curators defend the piece as humorous.
The Rijksmuseum's display of a historical condom incites backlash from religious groups claiming it's insulting to Catholic values.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Why Won't the Pentagon Own Up to Trump's Latest Move?

Trump's claim to restore the names of Confederate bases is met with a Pentagon announcement clarifying they will honor different veterans, significantly altering the narrative.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

What Victor Hugo Would Make of Trump

"On February 7, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts suffered a presidential coup. Donald Trump filled its board of trustees with loyalists and declared himself its 'amazing Chairman.'"
US politics
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fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Horrible, horrible, horrible': The Gerard Depardieu box office hit that still sparks outrage 50 years later

Controversy surrounds France's cultural elite, highlighted by varied responses to the #MeToo movement and allegations against prominent figures.
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

French court backs Olympics choreographer in cyberbullying case

The seven accused, of whom only one was present in court, were found guilty of sending hate messages, and even a death threat, to Thomas Jolly.
France politics
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan charged with harassment

Linehan has been charged with harassment related to a trans activist incident at a conference.
fromRoger Ebert
4 months ago

Divisive "Assassin's Creed Shadows" Works if You Let It | Video Games | Roger Ebert

The latest whipping post for the gamer universe has been "Assassin's Creed Shadows," a game that became a target of review bombing before it was even released.
Video games
#disney
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Film

How did Snow White become the year's most cursed movie?

Disney's live-action remake of Snow White has faced significant backlash and controversy, reflecting modern cultural and political tensions surrounding film productions.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

In Huntington Beach, Politics on a Plaque

The Huntington Beach City Council's decision to commemorate the library's 50th anniversary with a MAGA-themed plaque highlights the ongoing political tension in the city.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

German artists sign open letter against TV show host accused of sexism

In an open letter, over 100 notable artists and writers in Germany refuse to appear on ARD's ttt show due to host Thilo Mischke's troubling past with sexism and racism.
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